Is the right front inner fender (the battery panel) the original one? Does it have the VIN stamped in the top of it. Probably not, if it came off, but if so, be sure to save the top edge with the VIN so you can weld it to your new panel.

That is correct. There is a cutout in the drivers side fender that you'd think would line up with the VIN, but it doesn't.

Steve

67 had no dash VIN, the cut out in the fender was the main VIN location. That location was double stamped, one you could see in the cut out and the other concealed by the fender. In 68 Ford moved the main VIN to the dash and dropped the double stamp. The RH side was always concealed on both years. Occasionally we see a 68 double stamped. I think someone just forgot the change.
Marty

I have seen the VIN stamped on the lip behind the shock tower as well on certain cars. Can't remember the years. Many times you can jack the car up and remove the front tires. Clean the areas up good where the stamps are and then put a piece of paper up and do a pencil rubbing. Many times it is deep enough of a stamping to get a good duplication this way.

All that we can do is the bearing replacement, we aren't painting or restoring. I can't guarantee if powder coating won't get damaged during the process. Pre-painted brackets and pulleys do get scratched during the pressing.